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CME Group Achieves Record Annual Average Daily Volume in 2024

CME Group, the premier global derivatives marketplace, reported outstanding growth in its market activities for the year 2024. The company achieved an average daily volume (ADV) of 26.5 million contracts, a significant 9% growth compared to 2023. This record volume highlights CME Group's capacity to adapt to market demands and attract diverse trading opportunities across various asset classes.

Key Achievements in 2024

CME Group's success is attributable to robust trading activity across all six major asset classes, including interest rates, equities, energy, agricultural goods, foreign exchange, and metals. Some noteworthy highlights include:

• - Interest Rates: The ADV for interest rate products increased by 10%, reaching a remarkable total of 13.7 million contracts. Particularly significant were the U.S. Treasury futures and SOFR options, which also indicated a marked growth trajectory.
• - Equity Indexes: Equities continued to show strong performance as well, with an average of 6.8 million contracts traded daily, contributing to the overall success of CME's offerings. Notable increases were observed in Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures.
• - Energy Products: Energy markets saw a boost of 17%, with futures and options significantly influencing trading strategies.
• - Agricultural Markets: An impressive 13% rise was seen in agricultural ADV, indicating growing interest and activity in this sector as well.
• - Cryptocurrency: Perhaps most striking was the 203% increase in cryptocurrency ADV, highlighting the growing acceptance and trading volume in digital assets, which totaled 117,000 contracts in average daily transactions.

CME Group's international reach also expanded, with ADV outside of the United States increasing by 14% to a record 7.8 million contracts. This growth was primarily driven by demand in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Record Quarters

When looking at quarterly performance, Q4 of 2024 was particularly strong, with an ADV of 25.5 million contracts. Different asset classes set new records during this period:

• - Interest Rate ADV hit 13.2 million contracts.
• - Cryptocurrency products flourished, with a staggering 307% increase reaching 197,000 contracts in Q4, showcasing this segment's explosive popularity and growing market relevance.
• - Energy market highlights included a significant increase in Henry Hub Natural Gas futures.

Concluding Insights

As we analyze CME Group's performance in 2024, it’s clear that the organization is adept at leveraging market fluctuations and trends to constantly innovate and expand its offerings. By establishing itself as a central player in the global derivatives landscape, CME continues to empower market participants to manage risk effectively while uncovering new opportunities.

For full details of their market statistics and a deeper dive into CME Group's offerings, visit their official website. As we advance into 2025, all eyes will be on how CME continues to adapt and shape the future of trading in a rapidly evolving economic environment.